HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/06/10-Minutes-City Council CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 10,2014
Present:
Mayor Betsy Price
Mayor Pro tem W.B. "Zim"Zimmerman, District 3
Council Member Salvador Espino, District 2
Council Member Daniel Scarth,District 4
Council Member Gyna M. Bivens, District 5
Council Member Jungus Jordan, District 6
Council Member Dennis Shingleton,District 7
Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, District 8
Council Member Joel Burns, District 9
Staff Present:
Tom Higgins, City Manager
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum of the City Council Members present, Mayor Price called the regular session of
the Fort Worth City Council to order at 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in the City Council
Chamber of the Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street,Fort Worth, Texas.
II. INVOCATION - Imam Mouiahed Bakhach, Islamic Association of Tarrant
County
The invocation was provided by Imam Moujahed Bakhach, Islamic Association of Tarrant
County.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF JUNE 3,2014
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of June 3, 2014, be approved.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
V. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.
VI. ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
City Manager Higgins requested that Mayor and Council Communication P-11654 be withdrawn
from the Council agenda.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0
nays.
A. General- Consent Items
1. M&C G-18229 - Adopt Resolution Approving the Revised Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Budget and Service Plan for Public Improvement District No. 8, Camp Bowie PID
(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 7)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 4324-06-2014
approving the revised Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget and Service Plan for Fort Worth Public
Improvement District No. 8 (Camp Bowie PID).
2. M&C G-18230 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Regarding Application of Albert Kevin Nosa, Adedayo Adebisi Bankale, and
Oluwarotimi Olanrew Odubanio d/b/a Bon Transport Services to Operate Three
Limousines Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such
Authority (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of three limousines upon the City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; Albert
Kevin Nosa, Adedayo Adebisi Bankale, and Oluwarotimi Olanrew Odubanjo d/b/a Bon
Transport Services are qualified and financially able to conduct a limousine service within the
City; Albert Kevin Nosa, Adedayo Adebisi Bankale, and Oluwarotimi Olanrew Odubanjo d/b/a
Bon Transport Services have complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code;
Albert Kevin Nosa, Adedayo Adebisi Bankale, and Oluwarotimi Olanrew Odubanjo d/b/a Bon
Transport Services presented facts in support of compelling demand and necessity for three
limousines; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of
three limousines upon City streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21277-06-
2014 granting the privilege of operating authority to Albert Kevin Nosa, Adedayo Adebisi
Bankale, and Oluwarotimi Olanrew Odubanjo d/b/a Bon Transport Services for the use of the
streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine business,
which shall consist of the operation of three limousines for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Albert Kevin Nosa, Adedayo Adebisi
Bankale, and Oluwarotimi Olanrew Odubanjo d/b/a Bon Transport Services subject to and
conditioned on Albert Kevin Nosa, Adedayo Adebisi Bankale, and Oluwarotimi Olanrew
Odubanjo d/b/a Bon Transport Services complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article
VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth(1986), as amended.
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3. M&C G-18231 - Approve Findines of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Reyardin2 Application of Kiflai Tesfamar Woldegabr d/b/a Key Limousine
Service to Operate One Luxury Truck Limousine Within the City of Fort Worth
and Adopt Ordinance Granting Such Authority(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of one luxury truck limousine upon the City streets, alleys and
thoroughfares; Kiflai Tesfamar Woldegabr d/b/a Key Limousine Service is qualified and
financially able to conduct a limousine service within the City; Kiflai Tesfamar Woldegabr d/b/a
Key Limousine Service has complied with the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Code;
Kiflai Tesfamar Woldegabr d/b/a Key Limousine Service presented facts in support of
compelling demand and necessity for one luxury truck limousine; the general welfare of the
citizens of the City will best be served by the addition of one luxury truck limousine upon City
streets, alleys and thoroughfares; and adopt Ordinance No. 21278-06-2014 granting the privilege
of operating authority to Kiflai Tesfamar Woldegabr d/b/a Key Limousine Service for the use of
the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its limousine business,
which shall consist of the operation of one luxury truck limousine for a one-year period
beginning on the effective date; providing for written acceptance by Kiflai Tesfamar Woldegabr
d/b/a Key Limousine Service subject to and conditioned on Kiflai Tesfamar Woldegabr d/b/a
Key Limousine Service complying with all requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code
of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended.
4. M&C G-18232 - Approve Findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator
Reearding Renewal Application of Ray Nelson Dotson d/b/a Texas Stage Line, to
Operate Seven Horse Drawn Carriages Within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt
Ordinance Granting Such Authority(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Consider and adopt the following
findings of the Ground Transportation Coordinator: The public necessity and convenience
require the operation of seven horse-drawn carriages upon the City streets; Ray Nelson Dotson
d/b/a Texas Stage Line is qualified and financially able to conduct a horse-drawn carriage service
within the City; Ray Nelson Dotson d/b/a Texas Stage Line has complied with the requirements
of Chapter 34 of the City Code; the general welfare of the citizens of the City will best be served
by the continued operation of seven horse-drawn carriages by Ray Nelson Dotson d/b/a Texas
Stage Line; and adopt Ordinance No. 21279-06-2014 granting the privilege of operating
authority to Ray Nelson Dotson d/b/a Texas Stage Line for the use of the streets, alleys, and
public thoroughfares of the City in the conduct of its horse-drawn carriage business, which shall
consist of the operation of seven horse-drawn carriages for a one-year period beginning on the
effective date; providing for written acceptance by Ray Nelson Dotson d/b/a Texas Stage Line
subject to and conditioned on Ray Nelson Dotson d/b/a Texas Stage Line complying with all
requirements of Chapter 34, Article VI of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as
amended.
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5. M&C G-18233 - Approve Extension of Iniury Leave-of-Absence Pay Benefits in
the Amount of$18,682.43 for Police Officer Tim Dean's Second Extension for the
Period of June 27, 2014 Through September 26, 2014 (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Approve an extension of injury
leave-of-absence pay benefits in the amount of$18,682.43 for Police Officer Tim Dean's second
extension for a period beginning June 27,2014, and extending through September 26, 2014.
6. M&C G-18234 - Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $26,920.85 from the
General Fund to the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund to Reimburse
Previously Incurred Expenses (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a transfer in the amount of
$26,920.85 from the General Fund to the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund to
reimburse previously incurred expenses that were improperly posted.
B. Purchase of Equipment,Materials, and Services- Consent Items
1. M&C P-11662 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with C. F. Metals, Inc., for
Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Re-bar and Miscellaneous Materials in an Amount Up to
$300,000.00 for the First Year(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with C.F. Metals, Inc., for aluminum, steel, iron, re-bar and miscellaneous materials in an
amount up to $300,000.00 for the first year.
2. M&C P-11663 - Authorize Purchase of Two Robotic Total Station Systems from
Construction & Survey Instruments Inc., in the Amount of $63,236.00 for the
Transportation and Public Works Department(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize purchase of two Robotic
Total Station Systems from Construction & Survey Instruments Inc., in the amount of
$63,236.00 for the Transportation and Public Works Department.
3. M&C P-11664 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gershman, Brickner &
Bratton, Inc., for a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for the Code
Compliance Department in the Amount Up to $299,700.00 and Adopt
Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21280-06-2014 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Solid
Waste Fund in the amount of$299,700.00, and decreasing the unrestricted net position by the
same amount, for the purpose of funding a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for
the Code Compliance Department; and authorize the execution of a contract Gershman, Brickner
&Bratton, Inc., for the same purpose as reflected above.
4. M&C P-11665 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Burns & McDonnell
Engineering Company, Inc., to Assist with the Procurement of a Resource
Recovery Facility for the Code Compliance Department in the Amount Up to
$131,500.00 and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21281-06-2014 increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Solid
Waste Fund in the amount of$131,500.00, and decreasing the unrestricted net position by the
same amount, for the purpose of funding consultants to assist with the procurement of a resource
recovery facility for the Code Compliance Department; and authorize the execution of a contract
with Burns &McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for the same purpose as reflected above.
5. M&C P-11666 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with Stellar Refrigeration
Services, Inc., for Vilter Compressor Parts and Repair Service for the Water
Department in the Amount Up to $100,000.00 for the First Year (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with Stellar Refrigeration Services, Inc., for Vilter compressor parts and repair service for the
Water Department in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the first year.
6. M&C P-11667 - Confirm Sole Source Purchase from CCG Systems, Inc., of an
Annual Support Agreement for FASTER Fleet Management Software for the
Equipment Services Department in the Amount of$67,000.00 for the First Year
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Confirm a sole source purchase from
CCG Systems, Inc., of an Annual Support Agreement for the FASTER Fleet Management
Software for the Equipment Services Department in the amount of$67,000.00 for the first year.
7. M&C P-11668 - Authorize Purchase of Audio-Visual Equipment,Installation and
Integration Service from Audio Visual Innovations, Inc. (AVI-SPL), Using a
Cooperative Contract for the Fire Department in the Amount Up to $420,570.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the purchase of audio-
visual equipment, installation and integration services from Audio Visual Innovations, Inc.
(AVI-SPL), using General Service Administration Cooperative Contract No. GS-03F-0037M for
the Fire Department in the amount up to $420,570.00.
8. M&C P-11669 - Authorize Purchase Agreement with DFW Materials, Inc., for
Crushed Limestone and Rin Rap Materials in the Amount Un to $600,000.00 for
the First Year, Using a Cooperative Contract for the Water Department (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize a Purchase Agreement
with DFW Materials, Inc., in the amount up to $600,000.00 for the first year, using City of
Garland Contract No. BL05736 for crushed limestone and rip rap materials for the Water
Department.
C. Land-Consent Items
1. M&C L-15688 - Authorize Direct Sale of Property at 3405 East Vickery
Boulevard to Texas Wesleyan University in the Amount of $4,770.00, in
Accordance with Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the direct sale of property
described as Lot 28, Block "DR", Hallbrook Addition, located at 3405 Vickery Boulevard to
Texas Wesleyan University in the amount of$4,770.00, in accordance with Section 34.05 of the
Texas Tax Code; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and record the
appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the sale.
2. M&C L-15689 -Authorize Sale of Forty-Six Tax-Foreclosed Properties to Various
Purchasers in the Aggreiate Amount of$416,663.27, in Accordance with Section
272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax
Code, Subiect to the Consent of All Other Taxinu Entities Who Were Parties to
the Foreclosure Lawsuits (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2,3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the sale of 46 tax-
foreclosed properties in the amount of$416,663.27, in accordance with Section 272.001 of the
Texas Local Government Code and Section 34.05 of the Texas Tax Code, subject to the consent
of all other taxing entities who were parties to the foreclosure lawsuits; and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to execute and record appropriate instruments conveying the properties
to the highest bidders in compliance with the bid form specifications to complete the sale.
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3. M&C L-15690 - Authorize Property Exchange Agreement with AIL Investments,
LP, and Hillwood Multifamily Land,LP, for the Acquisition by the City of a Total
of 0.948 Acres of Land for Riaht-of-Way Improvements to Old Denton Road and
for the Acquisition by AIL Investments, LP, or an Affiliated Entity of a Total of
.509 Acres of Excess Right-of-Way from Vacated Portions of Old Denton Road
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
property Exchange Agreement with AIL Investments, LP, Hillwood Multifamily Land, LP, and
any other of their affiliated entities necessary to effect (i) the acceptance by the City of Fort
Worth of a conveyance by AIL Investments, LP and Hillwood Multifamily Land, LP, and any
other of their affiliated entities of approximately 0.539 acres of land for right-of-way located at
the intersection of Old Denton Road and Shiver Road and for approximately 0.409 acres of land
for right-of-way at the intersection of Old Denton Road and Crawford Farms Drive and (ii) the
acceptance by AIL Investments, Hillwood Multifamily Land, LP and any other of their affiliated
entities of a conveyance by the City of Fort Worth of approximately 0.509 acres of excess right-
of-way from vacated portions of Old Denton Road, subject to all necessary Plan Commission
and City Council approvals of such vacations; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee,
to accept the conveyances and execute and record the appropriate instruments to complete the
transactions.
4. M&C L-15691 - Authorize Acquisition of a Permanent Water Facility Easement
in 0.476 Acres of Land and a Temporary Construction Easement in 0.540 Acres of
Land Located at 12220 West Freeway from Waste Manamement of Texas, Inc., in
the Amount of$67,562.00 for the Westside IH and IV Water Line Improvement
Project and Pay Estimated Closing Costs Up to $2,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT
3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a
permanent water easement in 0.476 acres of land and a temporary construction easement in 0.540
acres of land located at 12220 West Freeway from Waste Management of Texas, Inc., for the
Westside III and IV Water Line Improvement Project; find that $67,562.00 is just compensation
for both the permanent and temporary easements; and authorize the City Manager or his designee
to accept the conveyances, record the appropriate instruments and pay the closing costs up to
$2,000.00.
5. M&C L-15692 - Authorize Acquisition of a Fee Simple Interest in 1.125 Acres of
Vacant Land Located at 4801 Westhaven Drive Owned by the YMCA of
Metropolitan Fort Worth for the Westlake Drainafle Improvement in the Amount
of $18,184.00 and Pay Estimated Closinz Costs in the Amount Up to $5,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
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The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acquisition of a fee
simple interest in 1.125 acres described as Block 1, Overton South Addition, located at 4801
Westhaven Drive owned by the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth for the Westlake Drainage
Improvement; find that the total purchase price in the amount of $18,184.00 is just
compensation; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the conveyance, pay just
compensation, record the appropriate instrument and pay estimated closing costs in the amount
up to$5,000.00.
6. M&C L-15693 -Authorize Execution of a Lease Agreement with Elizabeth Ibarra
and Dennis Kraft for Office and Warehouse Space for the Police Department at a
Cost of$132,000.00 Per Year(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to
execute a Lease Agreement with Elizabeth Ibarra and Dennis Kraft for approximately 24,213
square feet of office and warehouse space at a cost of$132,000.00 per year for a term of 12
months beginning on July 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2015.
E. Award of Contract- Consent Items
1. M&C C-26823 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with Columbia North Hills Hospital Subsidiary, L.P. d/b/a North Hills Hospital,
for Participation in the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for
Interoperable Communications in Mutual Aid or Other Multi-Agency Operations
at No Cost to the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with Columbia North Hills Hospital Subsidiary, L.P. d/b/a
North Hills Hospital, for participation in the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for
interoperable communications in situations involving mutual aid and other multi-agency
operations.
2. M&C C-26824 - Authorize Execution of a Communications System Agreement
with the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board for Participation in the
City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for Interoperable
Communications in Mutual Aid or Other Multi-Agency Operations at No Cost to
the City of Fort Worth (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of a
Communications System Agreement with the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board for
participation in the City of Fort Worth's Public Safety Radio System for interoperable
communications in situations involving mutual aid and other multi-agency operations.
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3. M&C C-26825 - Authorize Execution of an Option Agreement with HMH
Lifestyles, LP d/b/a HistoryMaker Homes, or One of its Affiliates for the Sale of
Three Platted Lots in the Diamond Hill-Jarvis Neighborhood to Construct Single
Family Houses to be Sold to Low to Moderate Income Buyers,in Accordance with
Section 272.001(LF) of the Texas Local Government Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT
2)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his
designee to enter into an Option Agreement with HMH Lifestyles, LP d/b/a HistoryMaker
Homes, or one of its affiliates for the direct sale of three platted lots in the Diamond Hill-Jarvis
Neighborhood to construct single family houses to be sold to moderate income buyers, in
accordance with Section 272.001(g) of the Texas Local Government Code; and authorize the
City Manager or his designee to execute and record the appropriate instruments conveying the
properties to complete the sale.
4. M&C C-26826 - Authorize Execution of the Second and Final Renewal of Citv
Secretary Contract No. 43593 in an Amount Up to $400,000.00 with Woody
Contractors, Inc., for the Miscellaneous Sub-Drain Improvements Contract and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the transfer of funds from
the Stormwater Utility Operating Fund to the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$500,000.00; adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 21282-06-2014 increasing estimated receipts
and appropriations in the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$500,000.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of funding the second renewal of City Secretary Contract No.
43593 for installation of Miscellaneous Sub-Drain Improvements and related costs; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the second and final renewal of City Secretary Contract
No. 43593 with Woody Contractors, Inc., in the amount of$400,000.00 for the same purpose as
reflected above.
5. M&C C-26827 - Authorize Acceptance of an Additional Award in the Amount of
$83,293.54 in Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds from
the Texas Department of Public Safety, Authorize Execution of Related
Documents and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the acceptance of an
additional award in the amount of$83,293.54 from the Texas Department of Public Safety to the
City of Fort Worth under the Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program, Urban Area
Security Initiative Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Grant, CFDA No. 97.067 and
execution of any related documents and agreements; and adopt Appropriation Ordinance No.
21283-06-2014 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the
amount of$83,293.54, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of Public Safety
under the Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative
Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Grant, for the purpose of ongoing security projects and
first responder personal protective equipment.
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6. M&C C-26828 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 2 in the Amount of
$92,195.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 43937 with Dunaway Associates, L.P.,
for a Revised Total Contract Amount of $489,258.00 for Westside III and IV
Water Main Connections (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
The City Council approved the following recommendation: Authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $92,195.00 to City Secretary Contract No. 43937 with
Dunaway Associates, L.P., to provide additional engineering services for Westside III and IV
Water Main Connections,thereby increasing the contract amount to $489,258.00.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY SECRETARY- CONSENT ITEMS
1. OCS - 1926 -Notice of Claims for AlleEed Damages and/or Iniuries
End of Consent Agenda.
IX. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS,INTRODUCTIONS,ETC.
City Secretary Kayser advised that the presentation of Cook Children's Medical Center
Partnership of Fort Worth with the Fort Worth Fire Department would be moved up on the
agenda.
2. Presentation of Cook Children's Medical Center Partnership with the Fort Worth
Fire Department
Ms. Sharon Evans, Injury Prevention Coordinator for Cook Children's Medical Center and
Firefighter Cameron Brown, Fort Worth Fire Department, gave a presentation relative to the
injury prevention programs that have improved patients' outcomes and broadened the
community awareness due to the collaboration between Cook Children's Medical Center and the
Fort Worth Fire Department.
1. Presentation to Outgoing Council Member Joel Burns
Mayor Price presented Council Member Burns with a rocking chair and expressed appreciation
for his service to the citizens of District 9 and to the entire City.
Mr. Brian Chase, representing Bell Helicopter, P.O. Box 482, presented Council Member Burns
with a model airplane and expressed appreciation for his support of Bell Helicopter during his
term as Council Member for District 9.
Ms. Anita Horky, President of the Paschal Neighborhood Association, 2732 Gordon Avenue,
expressed appreciation to Council Member Burns for his efforts in revitalizing the Paschal area.
Council Member Burns stated that it was an honor to have served as the District 9 Council
representative and to serve the City as a whole. He expressed appreciation to his family, friends,
City Council colleagues, City staff and the citizens who supported him and hoped that he had
made a positive impact on neighborhoods in his district. He wished the next Council member for
District 9 success.
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The City Council expressed appreciation to Council Member Burns for his service to the citizens
of District 9 and to the entire City.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF
1. Upcomine and Recent Events
Mayor Price and Council Members Espino, Scarth, Bivens, Allen Gray and Burns announced
upcoming and recent events within the City and various Council districts.
2. Recognition of Citizens
There was no recognition of citizens.
3. Approval of Ceremonial Travel
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Scarth,
that Council Member Jordan be approved for ceremonial travel as a representative
for the Texas Municipal League on Sunday, June 15, 2014, to tour the Union
Pacific Railroad Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
(Council Member Espino left his place at the dais.)
XI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Chanes in Membership on Boards and Commissions
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Shingleton, that Mr. Sloan Harris be appointed to Place 3 on the City Plan
Commission effective June 10, 2014, and with a term expiring October 1, 2015.
The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Espino
absent.
(Council Member Espino returned to his place at the dais.)
Motion: On behalf of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Council
Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton, that Ms.
Leslie E. Ware be appointed to Place 2 to the Mayor's Committee on Persons with
Disabilities effective June 10, 2014, and with a term expiring September 30, 2014.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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2. Council Proposal No. 298 - Waiver of all City Fees Related to the New Electrical
Distribution System and the Capital Improvements to Tower Drive, Cattle Barn 2
and the Milkinu Parlor at the Will Rogers Memorial Center
It was proposed that the City Council waive all City fees related to the new electrical distribution
system serving the barns and all planned capital improvements to Tower Drive, Cattle Barn 2,
and Milking Parlor at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that the rules be suspended so action could be taken on the proposal. The motion
carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Council Proposal No. 298 be approved. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
XII. PRESENTATIONS AND/OR COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND/OR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
There were no presentations and/or communications from boards, commissions and/or City
Council committees.
XHI. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
B. General
1. M&C G-18235 - Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-9 of
the City Code Authorizing the City Manaller to Execute Stormwater Facility
Maintenance Agreements Without Prior City Council Approval (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 2
(Administration), Article I (In General), Section 2-9 (Contract Execution; Amendments; Change
Orders) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, to authorize the City
Manager to execute Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreements without prior City Council
approval.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18235 be approved and Ordinance No.
21284-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
2. M&C G-18236 - Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $1,459,765.57
from the Texas Motor Speedway Fund to the General Debt Service Fund
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of
$1,459,765.67 from the Texas Motor Speedway Fund to the General Debt Service Fund.
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Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18236 be approved. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C G-18237 - Authorize Transfer of Funds from the Capital Proiects Reserve
Fund and the Specially Funded Capital Proiects Funds to the General Fund in the
Total Amount of $2,322,007.54 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Capital Projects Reserve Fund in the amount of$1,794,943.40,
from available funds, for the purpose of transferring funds to the General Fund; authorize a
transfer in the amount of$2,163,000.00 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the General
Fund; and authorize transfers from two Specially Funded Capital Project Funds in the amount of
$134,371.84 and $24,635.70,respectively,to the General Fund.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns, that
Mayor and Council Communication G-18237 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21285-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
4. M&C G-18238 -Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Up to $2,400,000.00
from the United States Department of HousinL and Urban Development for a
Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program and a Healthy Homes
Supplemental Grant, Authorize Use of Up to $500,000.00 of Community
Development Block Grant Funds for Direct Match, Authorize Related
Agreements and Commitments, Certify that Grant Activities are Consistent with
the Consolidated Plan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the application for and, if awarded, the
acceptance of a grant of up to $2,400,000.00 from the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development consisting of up to $2,000,000.00 for a Lead Hazard Reduction
Demonstration Program and up to $400,000.00 for a Healthy Homes Supplemental grant;
authorize the use of up to $500,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant funds as the
City's direct match; authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into related agreements
and commitments and to amend or extend such agreements and commitments as may be
necessary and appropriate within the scope of the program and in compliance with applicable
laws and regulations governing the use of federal grant funds; certify that the activities to be
funded with the grant are consistent with the City's Consolidated Plan; and adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount up to $2,900,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the same purpose as reflected above.
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Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication G-18238 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21286-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
5. M&C G-18239 - Authorize Transfer of Funds from the Water Department's State
Revolving Fund to the Water and Sewer OperatinE Fund in the Amount of
$7,511,318.20 and to the State Revolviniz Debt Service Fund in the Amount of
$2,590,147.85 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the State Revolving Fund in the amount of$6,577,673.97, from
available funds, for the purpose of funding a transfer to the Water and Sewer Operating Fund;
authorize the transfer in the amount of $7,511,318.20 from the State Revolving Fund to the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund; authorize the transfer in the amount of$2,590,147.85 from the
State Revolving Fund to the State Revolving Debt Service Fund; and adopt a supplemental
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund in the amount of$7,511,318.20, subject to receipt of a transfer from the State
Revolving Fund, for the purpose of reimbursing the Water and Sewer Operating Fund for
payments made in support of the State Revolving Fund program.
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that Mayor and Council Communication G-18239 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21287-06-2014 and Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21288-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
6. M&C G-18240 - Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Designating Tax
Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 89, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for Property
Located Adiacent to 4700 American Boulevard for Construction of an Integrated
Operations Center for American Airlines (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) (PUBLIC
HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing concerning the designation
of Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 89, City of Fort Worth, Texas, for property located
adjacent to 4700 American Boulevard; and adopt an ordinance designating a certain area in the
City of Fort Worth as "Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 89, City of Fort Worth, Texas",
providing the effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal of the
Zone, pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code; providing the
effective and expiration dates for the Zone and a mechanism for renewal of the Zone; and
containing other matters related to the Zone.
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Robert Sturns, Economic Development Manager, Housing and Economic Development
Department, appeared before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18240 be
approved and Ordinance No. 21289-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
(Council Member Scarth left his place at the dais.)
7. M&C G-18241 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt Ordinance Establishing
Standards of Care for Youth Proerams in the Parks and Community Services
Department for 2014 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance
adopting the Standards of Care for 2014 for youth programs offered by the Parks and
Community Services Department.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Ms. Sonia Singleton, Assistant Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared
before Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Shingleton made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,
that the public hearing be closed, Mayor and Council Communication G-18241 be
approved and Ordinance No. 21290-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council Member Scarth absent.
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C. Purchase of Equipment,Materials,and Services
1. M&C P-11654 - Authorize Execution of Agreements with GBC Benefits, Ltd.
d/b/a Gus Bates Insurance & Investments and Arthur J. Gallagher Risk
Management Services, Inc., in a Combined Amount Up to $267,000.00 Annually
for Broker of Record, Loss Control and Related Consulting Services for the
Financial Management Services Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
(Continued from a Previous Meeting)
It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council Communication P-11654 be
withdrawn from the Council agenda.
D. Land
1. M&C L-15694 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Conveyance of a
Portion of Greenway Park to the Texas Department of Transportation in the
Amount of $2,875.00 for I-35W Improvements (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
(PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational
Lands; find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists for the conveyance of 0.013 acres of
Greenway Park to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for I-35W improvements;
find that the proposed conveyance of 0.013 acre of Greenway Park to TxDOT for 1-35W
improvements includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland; close the
public hearing and authorize the conveyance of approximately 0.013 acres of Greenway Park to
TxDOT for IH-35W improvements; and authorize the City Manager to execute and deliver any
and all documents necessary to effect the conveyance of Greenway Park located at 2013 East
Belknap Street, north of East Belknap Street, south of the northern boundary of Pharr Street and
west of the Trinity River.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
b. Citizen Presentations
There were no citizen presentations.
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C. Council Action
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Council Member Burns,
that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council Communication L-15694
be approved. The motion carried unanimously 8 ayes to 0 nays with Council
Member Scarth absent.
(Council Member Scarth returned to his place at the dais.)
2. M&C L-15695 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of the
Subsurface of Highland Hills Park for the Purpose of Installing a Twelve-Inch
Natural Gas Pipeline,Authorize Execution of a License Agreement in the Amount
of $10,213.16 and Authorize Execution of a One-Hundred and Twenty Day
Temporary Construction Access Agreement in the Amount of $84,587.00 with
Barnett Gathering,LLC (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) (PUBLIC HEARING)
It was recommended that the City Council conduct a public under the guidelines set forth by the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands;
find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists for the use of Highland Hills Park for the
location of the proposed natural gas pipeline; find that the proposed natural gas pipeline includes
all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland, including that the pipeline will be
constructed in Highland Hills Park; close the public hearing and authorize use of approximately
0.0937 acres of dedicated parkland of Highland Hills Park for the installation of a 12-inch natural
gas pipeline; authorize execution of a License Agreement with Barnett Gathering, LLC, for
Highland Hills Park in the amount of $10,213.16; and authorize execution of a 120-day
Temporary Construction Access Agreement with Barnett Gathering, LLC, for use of
approximately 1.941 acres in Highland Hills Park in the amount of $84,587.00 with proceeds
dedicated to improvements at Highland Hills Park located at 1600 Glasgow Road, east of
Cloverdale Drive, west of Union Pacific Railroad, north of Engblad Drive, and south of Glasgow
Road.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
a. Report of City Staff
Mr. Richard Zavala, Director, Parks and Community Services Department, appeared before
Council and provided a staff report.
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b. Citizen Presentations
Mr. Robert Mantbei, 810 Houston Street, appeared before Council in support of Mayor and
Council Communication L-15695.
Mr. Daniel Adams, 1500 Oak Grove Road, appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication L-15695.
C. Council Action
Council Member Scarth requested that Council allow him to recuse from voting on this issue.
Motion: Council Member Allen Gray made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Zimmerman, that the public hearing be closed and Mayor and Council
Communication L-15695 be approved.The motion carried 8 ayes to 0 nays.
F. Award of Contract
1. M&C C-26829 - Authorize Execution of Economic Development Prouram
Agreement with Fort Worth Heritage Development LLC, or Affiliates, for
Development of a Mixed-Use Project to be Located in the Historic Fort Worth
Stockyards (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Economic
Development Program Agreement with Fort Worth Heritage Development LLC, or any
affiliates, related to the development of a mixed-use project to be located in the Historic Fort
Worth Stockyards; and find that the terms and conditions of the agreement constitute a custom-
designed economic development program, as recommended by the 2014 Comprehensive Plan
and authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Ms. Dana Burghdoff, Deputy Director, Planning and Development Department, appeared before
Council and stated that the conceptual plan for the Historic Stockyards Heritage Development
was a proposed mix of commercial and residential land uses on both sides of Exchange, east of
North Main Street. She added that this was within the Historic Stockyards Mixed-Use growth
center and that the mixture of commercial and residential uses was consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan for the area. She advised that some of the properties east of North Main
Street held Historic and Cultural Landmark designation and/or Highly Significant Endangered
historic designations and any new construction would need to go before the Historic and Cultural
Landmarks Commission for review and approval. She further stated that the current zoning for
the area was "K" Heavy Industrial, which allowed for heavy industrial uses, light industrial uses
and commercial uses, but the current zoning was not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
She suggested that the area be brought before the Zoning Commission to rezone the area to
"PD/MU-2" Planned Development Mixed-Use,with site plan required.
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The following individuals appeared before Council in support of Mayor and Council
Communication C-26829:
Ms. Pam Minick, 131A East Exchange Avenue
Mr. Gary Brinkley, 130 East Exchange Avenue
The following individuals completed comment cards in support of Mayor and Council
Communication C-26829:
Mr. Cecil Smith, 5325 Colony Hill Road
Ms. Ann Smith. 5325 Colony Hill Road
Mr. Al Shameklis,representing Color,Inc., 47 October Hill Road, Holliston,Massachusetts
Mr. Billy Minick, 2520 Rodeo Plaza
Ms. Kadee Coffinan, 2938 Crockett Street#209
Ms. Cynthia Hickman, 914 Alta Drive
Mr. Bradley Jr.Hickman, 2509 Lubbock Avenue
Mr. George Kostohryz,20 Westover Road
Ms.Morgan Kostohryz, 4720 Collinwood Avenue
Ms. Katherine Kolstad, 5428 Wales Avenue
Mr. Clifton Hickman, 914 Alta Drive
Ms. Keely Kostohryz, 4712 Harley Avenue
Mr. Patrick Lane, 1704 Western Avenue
Ms. Beverly Kellow, 4323 Bellaire Drive South
Mr. Eddie Sullivan, 140 East Exchange
Mr. David Kostohryz, 3404 Autumn Drive
Ms. Kendall Karr, 2609 Hartwood Drive
Mr. Von Box, 1217 Circle Park Boulevard
Mr. John Bills, 6777 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Suite 600
Mr. Jonathon McCartney, 5033 Byers Avenue,Apartment D
Ms. Margaret Lane, 1704 Western Avenue
Mr. Trey Kostohryz, 20 Westover Road
Ms. Brenda Witherspoon, 3833 Arroyo Road
Ms. Jenny Rosell, 3808 Aviemore Drive
The following individuals appeared before Council in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication C-26829:
Mr. Mike Hudson, 121 East Exchange Avenue
Ms. Marty Humphrey, representing the North Fort Worth Historical Society, 131 East Exchange
Avenue
Mr. Red Steagall, 300 Chuck Wagon Trail,Azle, Texas
Mr. Thomas Saunders,Parker County Rancher, Weatherford,Texas
Ms. Susan Pritchett, representing the Tarrant County Historical Society, 450 FM 2871 (provided
handouts)
Mr. Steve Murrin, 6501 Cahoba
Mr. Concho Minick, 3667 Monticello Drive
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Ms. Kathryn Stephens, 1310 Odd Street
Ms.Ashlee Reid, 500 Northeast 23rd Street
Ms. Melissa Wade-Hunter, 3923 Lafayette Avenue
Mr. William Ludwig,2848 Major Street
Ms. Donna Donnell, 5758 Melody Street
Ms. Cara Kennemer, 3208 Chaparral Lane
Mr. Herbert "Hub" Baker, 121 East Exchange Avenue
Mr. Phillip Murrin, Sr., 10201 Camp Bowie West
Ms. DeeDee Wix, 6724 Canyon Crest Drive
Mr. C.K. Reid, 411 Alysa Lane, Waxahachie,Texas
Mr. Jim Calhoun, P.O. Box 1887, Weatherford, Texas
Ms. Jerre Tracy, 1110 Penn Street
Ms. Linda Hanratty, 4236 Oak Park Court
Mr. Robert Vann, 7317 Ellis Road
Mr.Nate Krieger, 1005 Grand National Boulevard
The following individuals completed speaker cards in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication C-26829 and were recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to address
Council:
Mr. John Pritchett, 6836 Brants Lane
Ms. Malinda Crumley, 3606 Hamilton Avenue
Mr. Robert Baker, 9304 Cape Royale Drive
Ms. Lonna Baker, 9304 Cape Royale Drive
Ms. Alice Walters, 6100 Valley View Drive
Ms. Gayle Hill, 108 Crestwood Drive
The following individuals completed speaker cards in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication C-26829 and were recognized by Mayor Price but were not present in the
Council Chamber:
Mr. Allen R. Crumley, 3653 Hamilton Avenue
Ms. Andra Beatty, 4116 Juneberry
Mr. Glen Kroh, 2618 Cockrell Avenue
Ms. Randi Thistlethwaite, 2028 Wilshire Boulevard
The following individuals completed comment cards in opposition to Mayor and Council
Communication C-26829:
Mr. J.D. Thomas, 2255 South Riverside Drive
Mr. H.E. (Skip)Humphrey, 131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 110
Ms. Jonna Downey, 1717 Virginia Place
Ms. Judith Cohen, 3712 Arroyo Road
Ms. Dawn Minick, 3667 Monticello
Ms. Susan Watt, 124 Meadow Crest Road
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Ms. Glenda Dodson, 5315-B South Harvard, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Ms. Tiffany Figueiredo, 4108 Modlin Avenue
Mr. Collin Lasater, 124 Meadow Crest Road
Ms. Karen Pitre, 1209 Woodbine Cliff Drive
Ms. Jennifer Landrith, 5350 Fossil Creek Boulevard, Apartment 316
Mr. Willy Burch, 230 CR 4854,Fort Worth
Dr. Griffin Murphey, 4211 Lone Oak Drive
Mr. John Decker, 425 Crestwood Drive
Ms.Andrea Powell, 200 Taylor Street, Suite 215
Ms. Deborah Carl,2944 5th Avenue
Ms. Sue Ann Soll, 2320 Oakland Boulevard
Ms. Liz Heck, 440 South Main
Mr. Pete Charlton, 5704 Stone Meadow Lane
Ms. Teresa Pels, 4317 Lanark Avenue
Mr. Charles Durbin, 221 North Otis Avenue, Gentry, Arkansas
Mr. John MacFarlane, 2104 Washington Avenue
Ms. Elaine Thompson, 6713 Meadows West Drive South
Ms.Marty Craddock, 4904 Dexter
Mr. Grant Rubinson, 4917 Overton Street
Ms. Caroline Dulle, 1217 Clover Lane
Mr.Albie Pyles, 3201 Lipscomb Street
Mr.Max Overton, 6200 Horton Circle,Apartment Q
Mr. Thomas Wiederhold, 9301 Watercress Drive
Ms. Amber Blair, 1900 Turner Ridge Drive#6109
Mr. Paul Hunter, 3923 Lafayette Avenue
Ms. Christina Martinie, 10129 Orlando Drive
Ms. Valerie Hershey, 18271 County Road 661,Farmersville, Texas
Ms.David Barros,2412 6th Avenue
Mr. Jim Giattini and Ms. Sue Giattini, Lightland Road
Mr.Adam Schwartz, 1310 Odd Street
Mr.A. Doak,2416 6th Avenue
Ms.Pam Hertel, 6717 Meadow Haven Drive
Mr. David Hansford, 7001 Sunday Place
Mr. Bruce Barker, 4721 Winthrop Avenue West
Mr.Michael Talbert, 1328 7th Avenue
Ms.Raney Ray, 3701 Arroyo Road
Mr. Kip Turner, 617 St.Paul Drive,Arlington, Texas
Ms.Kris Savage, 2837 Willing Avenue
Mr. Stephen Murrin III, 6300 Juneau Road
Ms.Lynne Urbel, 408 Blue Smoke Court
Ms.Roberta McAllister, 4701 Winthrop Avenue East
Mr.Devon Dawson, 131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 140
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The following individuals appeared before Council undecided relative to Mayor and Council
Communication C-26829:
Ms. Kit Jones, 2308 Ryan Place Drive
Mr. Mike Costanza, 2517 Rodeo Plaza
Mr. Joe Dulle, 3808 Trails Edge, completed an undecided speaker card relative to Mayor and
Council Communication C-26829 and was recognized by Mayor Price but did not wish to
address Council.
Ms. Lezlie Monteleone, 3305 Moss Hollow, completed an undecided speaker card relative to
Mayor and Council Communication C-26829 and was recognized by Mayor Price but was not
present in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Tom B. Saunders IV, 4400 Old Dennis Road, Weatherford, Texas, completed an undecided
speaker card relative to Mayor and Council Communication C-26829 and was recognized by
Mayor Price but acknowledged that he had already spoken in opposition to the M&C.
The following individuals completed undecided comment cards relative to Mayor and Council
Communication C-26829:
Mr. Douglas Harman, 2222 Winton Terrace East
Mr. Johnny Cooper, 108 West Exchange Avenue
Concerned Citizen, 1000 Main Street
Ms. Teresa Burleson, 131 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 110
Ms. Mellanie Clay, 4308 French Lake Drive
Mr. John Nevels, 7504 Fallen Trail
Ms. Conilee Hennersdorf, 3245 Stadium Drive
Motion: Council Member Espino made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens,that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26829 be approved with the following
amendments: 1) authorize the City Manager to initiate rezoning of the area within
the Stockyards displayed on the map to "PD/MU-2" High Intensity Mixed-Use,
with site plan required; 2) direct staff to only accept plat and permit applications
that comply with "PD/MU-2", site plan required standards as interim regulations
pending City Council action on the authorized zoning change or until July 22,2014,
whichever date is sooner; 3) that the Economic Development Program Agreement
take effect on the same date that the authorized zoning change becomes effective;
and 4) direct staff to work with property owners within the Stockyards Public
Improvement District (PID) boundary to prepare a form-based code for property
located within the PID area. The motion carried 8 ayes to 1 nay with Council
Member Burns casting the dissenting vote.
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2. M&C C-26830 - Authorize Execution of Tax Abatement Agreement and
Economic Development ProLyram Agreement with American Airlines for the
Construction of an Integrated Operations Center Adiacent to its Southern
Reservations Office at 4700 American Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a one-year Tax Abatement
Agreement and a 14-year Economic Development Program Agreement with American Airlines
in return for the investment amount of$88,000,000.00 in real and business personal property in
connection with the construction of an Integrated Operations Center adjacent to its Southern
Reservation Office at 4700 American Boulevard; and authorize the waiver of certain related
development fees.
Ms. Linda Downey, 2945 5th Avenue completed a comment card in opposition to Mayor and
Council Communication C-26830.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26830 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
3. M&C C-26831 - Authorize Execution of an Artwork Commission Agreement with
Ned Kahn d/b/a Ned Kahn Studios in the Amount of$777,086.00 for Fabrication,
Delivery and Installation of a Sculpture in the Roundabout at the Intersection of
Henderson Street and White Settlement Road Being Constructed as Part of the
Trinity River Vision BridLies Project and Provide for Unanticipated Site
Conditions, Texas Department of Transportation Installation Requirements, City
Inspections and ContinLrencies for a Total Amount Up to $847,730.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Artwork Commission
Agreement with Ned Kahn d/b/a Ned Kahn Studios in the amount of $777,086.00, for
fabrication, delivery and installation of a sculpture in the roundabout at the intersection of
Henderson Street and White Settlement Road being constructed as part of the Trinity River
Vision Bridges Project and provide for unanticipated site conditions, Texas Department of
Transportation installation requirements, City inspections and contingencies for a total amount
up to $847,730.00.
Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26831 be approved. The motion carried 8
ayes to I nay with Council Member Jordan casting the dissenting vote.
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4. M&C C-26832 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services ALreement with
Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,200,000.00 for
the Design of North Beach Street from Fossil Creek Boulevard to Northeast Loop
820 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the 2014 Bond Program Fund in the amount of $1,200,000.00,
from available funds, for the purpose of the design of North Beach Street from Fossil Creek
Boulevard to Northeast Loop 820; and authorize the execution of an Engineering Services
Agreement with Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 for
the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26832 be approved with appreciation
and Appropriation Ordinance No. 21291-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
5. M&C C-26833 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Baird Hampton & Brown,Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,000,000.00 for the
Design of North Riverside Drive from North Tarrant Parkway to Old Denton
Road and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the 2014 Bond Program Fund in the amount of $1,000,000.00,
from available funds, for the purpose of the design of North Riverside Drive from North Tarrant
Parkway to Old Denton Road; and authorize the execution of an Engineering Services
Agreement with Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for
the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Council Member Bivens, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26833 be approved with appreciation and
Appropriation Ordinance No. 21292-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
6. M&C C-26834 - Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with
Halff Associates, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $850,000.00 for the Design of
RisinEer Road from Crowley Road FM 731 to McCart Avenue and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICTS 6 and 8)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the 2014 Bond Program Fund in the amount of$850,000.00, from
available funds, for the purpose of the design of Risinger Road from Crowley Road (FM 73 1) to
McCart Avenue; and authorize the execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with Halff
Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $850,000.00 for the same purpose as reflected
above.
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Motion: Council Member Jordan made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26834 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21293-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
7. M&C C-26835 - Authorize Application for a Grant from the U.S. Department of
Justice for the Community Oriented Policing Services Fiscal Year 2014 COPS
Hiring Program in the Amount of$1,875,000.00 with a Match Requirement in the
Amount of$1,540,663.27 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the application for a grant from the U.S.
Department of Justice for the Community Oriented Policing Services Fiscal Year 2014 COPS
Hiring Program in the amount of $1,875,000.00 with a match requirement in the amount of
$1,540,663.27.
Motion: Council Member Bivens made a motion, seconded by Council Member Shingleton,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26835 be approved. The motion carried
unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
8. M&C C-26836 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with CD Builders, Inc., in the
Amount of $949,999.99 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract
2009, STM-M on Sappington Place, Waverly Way, Lubbock Street and Covert
Avenue, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Proiect Total in the
Amount of $1,021,378.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 3)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $1,021,378.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of$698,452.00 to the Water Capital Projects
Fund and in the amount of $322,926.00 to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund; adopt an
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Projects Fund in the amount of$698,452.00,. from available funds, for the purpose of funding
Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract 2009, STM-M; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of$322,926.00, from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected above; and
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CD Builders, Inc., in the amount of
$949,999.99 for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Allen
Gray, that Mayor and Council Communication C-26836 be approved and
Appropriation Ordinance Nos. 21294-06-2014 and 21295-06-2014 be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
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9. M&C C-26837 - Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction
TX, LP, in the Amount of $2,000,000.00 for Water Main Extensions,
Replacements and Relocations Contract 2013A at Various Locations Throughout
the City of Fort Worth,Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project
Total in the Amount of$2,223,300.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It was recommended that the City Council authorize the transfer of $2,223,300.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund; adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund in
the amount of $2,223,300.00 from available funds, for the purpose of funding water main
extensions, replacements and relocations Contract 2013A at various locations; and authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the amount of
$2,000,000.00 for the same purpose as reflected above.
Motion: Council Member Scarth made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman,
that Mayor and Council Communication C-26837 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance No. 21296-06-2014 be adopted. The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes
to 0 nays.
10. M&C C-26838 - Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 37013 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of
$1,736,800.00 for a Revised Total Contract Amount of $7,745,913.00 for Water
and Sewer Main Relocations for the Trinity Vision-Central City Project and the
Trinity Uptown Service Area, Phase 3, Consistent with the City's Limit of$26.6
Million on Expenditures for the Trinity River Vision Project and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 9)
It was recommended that the City Council adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund Trinity River Vision Project in the amount
of $1,242,777.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding water and sanitary sewer
main relocations for the Trinity River Vision - Central City Project and the Trinity Uptown
Service Area, Phase 3; authorize the transfer of $1,242,777.00 from the Special Trust Fund
Trinity River Vision Project to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$585,760.00
and to the Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$657,017.00; and adopt an appropriation
ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of $585,760.00 from available funds, for the same purpose as reflected
above; adopt an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$657,017.00 from available funds, for the same
purpose as reflected above; and authorize the execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary
Contract No. 37013 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of$1,736,800.00 for
the same purpose as reflected above,thereby increasing the contract amount to $7,745,913.00.
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Motion: Council Member Burns made a motion, seconded by Council Member Espino, that
Mayor and Council Communication C-26838 be approved and Appropriation
Ordinance Nos. 21297-06-2014, 21298-06-2014 and 21299-06-2014 be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously 9 ayes to 0 nays.
XIV. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
There were no citizen presentations.
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION(PRE-COUNCIL CHAMBER) - SEE ATTACHMENT B
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Price adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:11 p.m.
These minutes approved by the Fort Worth City Council on the 15th day of July, 2014.
Attest: !� A e
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City Secret r, a o